Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken
Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken features the sweetness of honey with the spicy heat of hot sauce, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Then, it’s cooked to tender, juicy perfection in the air fryer.
Everything you need to know about this recipe is right there in the name. It’s sweet, it’s hot, and it’s delicious. Oh, and it’s easy to make, too. It doesn’t get better than that!
This Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken is so fast and yummy. Chicken breasts mixed with seasonings and a honey hot sauce mixture just hits the spot! You’ll be wanting to make this every night!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses simple ingredients that are at your local grocery store.
- It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any night of the week.
- It’s full of sweet and hot flavors that you’ll love.
🛒Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find everything you need at your local grocery store. Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.
- Chicken breast
- Butter
- Minced garlic
- Hot sauce
- Honey
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken
Making this recipe is super easy. It only takes a few simple steps and a total of 30 minutes!
Step 1: Season the Chicken
Score the chicken breast. Then, mix the seasonings, garlic, and oil together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly onto the chicken breasts.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Air fry the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes at 375.
Step 3: Make the Hot Honey Sauce
Place the butter, hot sauce, and honey in a bowl. then, microwave it for 10 seconds or until the butter is almost melted. Mix.
Step 4: Coat the Chicken
When the chicken is done, baste it with the butter mixture. Top with parsley and serve over rice with a vegetable side.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Extra Spicy – Add red pepper flakes for even more heat.
- Mild – Omit the hot sauce for a mild version.
- Pan Fry – Cook your chicken breasts in a pan if you prefer.
If glazed chicken like this is your thing, then check out our maple bourbon chicken wings.
🥄 Equipment
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Air fryer
🥫 Storage
Store this chicken in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage you can freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
💭 Tips
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- Score your chicken just deeply enough for it to accommodate the seasoning mixture. Don’t go too deep.
- Make your honey mixture just before the chicken is finished cooking.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Score your chicken about 1/8-inch deep and about 1/2-inch apart.
Absolutely. I have no idea where this myth was started, but air fryers are simply small convection ovens. Just like any other oven, they need to be preheated.
It only takes about 5 minutes.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- Small bowls
- Air Fryer
- bbq brush
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper optional
- Parsley
Instructions
- Score chicken breast.
- Mix seasonings, garlic and oil together in a small bowl.
- Spread on chicken breast evenly.
- Place in air fryer, cook for 15-20 minutes on 375°
- Put butter, hot sauce and honey in a bowl and microwave for 10 seconds or until butter is almost melted. Mix together.
- When chicken is done, carefully take out and baste chicken with butter mixture.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve over rice and a yummy vegetable of your choice!
